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BU51 ZSK

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZSK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,562 miles

Both front ABS rings split

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front ABS rings split

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake disc has a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 63,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,180 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different sized tyres fitted to front axle than fitted to rear axle.

rear service brake readings slightly low.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,900 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BU51 ZSK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 ZSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 ZSK registered?

BU51 ZSK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BU51 ZSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZSK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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